Job Market

Gainful Employment

Programs that are 12-44 credits that acknowledge a specific skill proficiency to help students gain enhanced employment opportunities are considered state-approved Career Pathways. Certain certificates are eligible for federal financial aid, while others may only be eligible as a segment of an aid-eligible certificate or degree program (Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Students).

PROGRAM CODES: AAS.WELDINGTECH

This program prepares students for entry into these industries: fabricated structural metal products, motor vehicles and equipment, construction and heavy construction, transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair, aircraft and parts, self-employment and miscellaneous fabricated metal products.

CCC’s welding instructors are American Welding Society (AWS) certified professionals. The program’s curriculum is based on the AWS national standard for entry level welders.

perform advanced welding on materials such as stainless steel and aluminum with all welding processes;

pass AWS D 1.1/D 1.1M structural steel welding certification tests;

recognize and be able to repair common welding defects according to AWS and industry standards.

SHORT-TERM TRAINING

For students who need a quick-entry strategy into the work force, an individualized education and employment plan can be created that concentrates the knowledge and skills necessary to start or change a career path. Please see a faculty advisor for more information.

Computation Related Instruction

Complete MTH-050

Communication Related Instruction

Complete WR-101

Human Relations Related Instruction

Complete 3 credits. Please refer to page 82 of the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.

PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction

Complete MFG-107

MFG-107

Industrial Safety & First Aid

3

General Electives

Complete 3 credits of Welding Technology General Electives. This may consist of any college-level course.

Program Electives

Complete 7 credits of Welding Technology Program Electives. This may consist of any course with a WLD or MFG prefix not already listed in the Welding Technology Program or other technical course with approval.

*Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty advisor or a staff member in Student Services for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.

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